Are we living under the control of a deep state?

Probably not, argues Jai Jethwa in our latest blog. But when a former PM starts casting allegations, it's worth analysing them. Read it now at:

consoc.org.uk/liz-truss-deep…

Are we living under the control of a deep state?

Probably not, argues Jai Jethwa in our latest blog. But when a former PM starts casting allegations, it's worth analysing them. Read it now at:

consoc.org.uk/liz-truss-deep…

What are the implications of Britain leaving the ECHR, and how viable is it? I answered these questions in this post for the The Constitution Society 👇

A very useful examination of the legal and political obstacles to the UK leaving the ECHR.

As the article notes, leaving the ECHR would leave core 'British' values less well protected.

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What would leaving the ECHR actually require, and could it be initiated before the general election? Dr Jane Richards explores in our latest blog. Read it now at:
consoc.org.uk/leaving-the-ec…

The Constitution Society is seeking up to two new trustees to join our board. The deadline for applications is the 31st of this month, so please share the advert and consider applying!
consoc.org.uk/trustee-vacanc…

Northern Ireland High Court strikes down part of Illegal Migration Act for breach of Windsor Framework - also the Act is partly incompatible with the ECHR (applying the Human Rights Act)

Does money talk in UK politics? Ed Selkirk Ford examines party funding and potential avenues for reform in the latest blog for the Constitution Society. Read it now at:
consoc.org.uk/reforming-part…

The Constitution Society is seeking up to two new trustees to join our board. The deadline for applications is the 31st of this month, so please share the advert and consider applying!
consoc.org.uk/trustee-vacanc…

Read my blog post on party finance for The Constitution Society. I argue there is a need for reform, but that there is no silver bullet to remove the influence of money without major costs. Our focus should be on reducing expenditure limits and closing loopholes in our regulations.

Does money talk in UK politics? Ed Selkirk Ford examines party funding and potential avenues for reform in the latest blog for the Constitution Society. Read it now at:
consoc.org.uk/reforming-part…

As part of my fellowship, I had the privilege of attending the launch event for the “Constitutional Performance: An End of Parliament Review” summary report, hosted by The Constitution Society at the House of Lords.

Very important findings to digest while drafting my own report.

One of my rare literature recommendations, but this book is a must have for anyone interested in Northern Ireland and Northern Irish politics:

'NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE UK CONSTITUTION'

by Lisa Claire Whitten
(Queen's University Belfast / NI)

As results roll in, a reminder that you can read Professor Colin Talbot's blog on the 'presidential' nature of Police and Crime Commissioners at:
consoc.org.uk/englands-50-pr…

What role does of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel play today, and is there room for improvement? Tasneem Ghazi examines in our latest blog at:
consoc.org.uk/office-of-the-…

Thought-provoking blog from David K for The Constitution Society on recent changes to the franchise.

Should long-term emigrants be able to vote at UK general elections? David K examines changes to the franchise in our latest blog. Read it now at:

consoc.org.uk/should-long-te…

Should long-term emigrants be able to vote at UK general elections? David K examines changes to the franchise in our latest blog. Read it now at:

consoc.org.uk/should-long-te…

Next week voters in England go to the polls. But are they unintentionally electing up to 50 presidents? Professor Colin Talbot has the answers in the latest blog for the Constitution Society.
consoc.org.uk/englands-50-pr…

With Angela van den Bogerd at the Inquiry today, read our recent blog analysing the Gov's decision to introduce primary legislation in response to the scandal.